In 1960-ies, Baluev, the head of the construction site of the main gas pipeline, decides to lay the track straight through the swamp, not giving a damn about the approved project. In addition to his basic boss duties, Baluyev actively engages in educational work among his subordinates.

Ivan Pereverzevas Павел Балуев
Nina Urgantas Дуся Балуева
Stanislav Sokolovas Витя Зайцев
Pavel Morozenkoas Вася Марченко
Zinaida Kirienkoas Капа Подгорная
Anatoliy Romashinas Борис Шпаковский
Pavel Pankovas Фёдор Фокин
Sergei Plotnikovas Сергей Бубнов
Sergei Blinnikovas Алексей Фирсов
Dimitri Meskhishvili